Tae Rak (Lake Condah) Guided Cultural Walking Tour in Great Ocean Road
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Tae Rak (Lake Condah) Guided Cultural Walking Tour
Next available dates
Wed
28 Aug
Thu
29 Aug
Sat
31 Aug
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Tae Rak Guided Cultural Walk | 2 Hr
Free cancellation
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Next availability: Wed, 28 Aug
From
USD 60.31
Highlights
Join your Gunditjmara cultural guide for an enlightening walk around Tae Rak (Lake Condah) and its surrounding wetlands. This expansive lake encompasses 1,700 hectares of significant wetlands and stony rises. Beside Tae Rak is the historic lava flows of Budj Bim National Park. The Gunditjmara people have nurtured and thrived in this area for thousands of years, establishing one of Australia's earliest and largest aquaculture systems.
Visit the kooyang (eel) holding tank, where you'll gain insights into the habitat and lifecycle of these remarkable creatures. Stroll along the boardwalk and venture onto the jetty overlooking the lake, while your guide shares the captivating Gunditjmara creation story. Along the way, you'll also discover the diverse marine and bird life that flourishes in the lake's ecosystem.
Visit the kooyang (eel) holding tank, where you'll gain insights into the habitat and lifecycle of these remarkable creatures. Stroll along the boardwalk and venture onto the jetty overlooking the lake, while your guide shares the captivating Gunditjmara creation story. Along the way, you'll also discover the diverse marine and bird life that flourishes in the lake's ecosystem.
Learn about the culturally significant flora and fauna, and the Tae Rak landscape.
Visit the Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre and uncover stories of the Gunditjmara people.
See the lava flows and kooyang traps on the side of the lake.
Learn about the network of aquaculture systems designed to trap and harvest kooyang for food and trade.
Discover the remains of ancient Aboriginal stone houses.
What's included
INCLUDED
Gunditjmara Aboriginal guide
Activities and access fees
Itinerary
Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre & Café (10:00AM / 2:00PM)
Arrive and check in at the cafe counter to begin the tour.
Kooyang (Eel) Holding Tank
The tour starts with a look at the kooyang holding tank and an overview of their habitat and lifecycle.
Boardwalk and Jetty
Walk along the boardwalk and out onto the jetty over the lake, where your guide will give you an overview of the Gunditjmara creation story and point out the extensive marine and bird life of the lake.
The Weir
Continue along the western edge of the lake to the weir, here you will learn about the ancient landscape, the extensive range of stone aquaculture sites, fish traps, and the local Aboriginal culture.
Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre & Café
Return back to the cafe after the end of the tour.
Arrive and check in at the cafe counter to begin the tour.
Kooyang (Eel) Holding Tank
The tour starts with a look at the kooyang holding tank and an overview of their habitat and lifecycle.
Boardwalk and Jetty
Walk along the boardwalk and out onto the jetty over the lake, where your guide will give you an overview of the Gunditjmara creation story and point out the extensive marine and bird life of the lake.
The Weir
Continue along the western edge of the lake to the weir, here you will learn about the ancient landscape, the extensive range of stone aquaculture sites, fish traps, and the local Aboriginal culture.
Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre & Café
Return back to the cafe after the end of the tour.
Itinerary details are for reference only and may be subject to change depending on the weather and other unforeseen circumstances.
Meeting Point
Check in at the cafe counter (Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre & Café.)
Additional information
Operating Hours
Wednesday - Sunday, 10:00AM to 4:00PM
Booking Confirmation
Your booking will be confirmed by the provider within 24 hours.
Refund/Cancellation Policy
A full refund will be processed if cancelled at least 24 hours before date of selection. No refund will be processed if cancelled less than 24 hours before the date of selection.
Advanced Booking
Please book at least 24 hours prior to your date of selection to guarantee your booking.
Redemption Notes
Show mobile or printed voucher to the staff before commencing the activity.
Ticket Validity
Upon booking confirmation, this ticket is valid on the date of selection only.
Location
Address
Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre, Vaughans Road, Breakaway Creek, Victoria, 3303
Provider
Budj Bim Cultural Landscape Tourism